1961 Pontiac Tempest Various
The Tempest debuted in 1961 as Pontiac's first compact car with revolutionary rear transaxle design and Trophy 4 engine.
161P72800
195 CID 4-cyl or 215 CID V8
Engine
Various
Body
Pontiac, Michigan
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Pontiac Tempest
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Series Code | 1 | Tempest |
| Year Code | 61 | 1961 |
| Plant Code | P | Pontiac, Michigan |
| Serial Number | 72800 | Unit #72800 |
Basic Information
MakePontiac
ModelTempest
Year1961
Body StyleVarious
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN. Available engines inferred from series code.
Engine
195 CID 4-cylinder
Horsepower110-155 HP
Displacement195 CID
Engine
215 CID V8
Horsepower155 HP
Displacement215 CID
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1961 through 1963
Headroom front34.0
Headroom rear33.7
Height53.5
Legroom front44.1
Legroom rear37.8
Length194.3
Nameplate origin1961
Wheelbase112.0
Width74.2
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)